Counting on Conti to develop into a Gold Cup contender

The performance of Silviniaco Conti in the Charlie Hall at Wetherby today is going to be particularly important as far as I’m concerned.

Counting on Conti to develop into a Gold Cup contender
Sat, 03 Nov, 2012 - 00:00
Ruby Walsh
Ruby Walsh
Ruby Walsh is one of the most successful jump jockeys in racing history and is now a high‑profile analyst and broadcaster.

The days of Denman and Kauto Star are over, so my focus now is on discovering the next chaser who might be capable of going to the top.

Paul Nicholls has three possibilities, headed by Silviniaco Conti and the others are Al Ferof and Cristal Bonus.

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